Is it true, then ?" Fisher turned abruptly from him, and began to wind his watch with extreme care.

He spoke at length with his back turned on Charlie, who was waiting with extraordinary patience for his answer.
"Yes," he said deliberately.

"It is true." "Go on and prosper!" said Charlie with a gay laugh.

"You have my blessing, old chap.

Thanks for telling me!" He moved up to Fisher and thrust out an immense brown paw.
"Take a friend's advice, man!" he said.